Fleurs de Villes: Edmonton to Host a Spectacular Exhibition of Floral Mannequins This Fall

The Muttart Conservatory will host Fleurs de Villes from September 26 to October 5, 2025. The international floral exhibition, which is returning to Edmonton for its ARTISTE debut, will feature 10 days of installations created by local floral designers.

Credit: Fleurs de Villes

The showcase will transform the Conservatory’s pyramids with floral mannequins inspired by Edmonton’s cultural institutions, including the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, Citadel Theatre, Shumka, and the Edmonton Chamber Music Society. Other designs will highlight TELUS World of Science, the Art Gallery of Alberta, the University of Alberta Botanic Garden, and Indigenous cultures, with a piece created in collaboration with I.A.M. Collective.

Rhonda Norman, Director of River Valley and Horticulture for the City of Edmonton, said the venue is “the perfect setting to celebrate Edmonton’s rich arts and culture,” noting extended viewing hours will accommodate high demand.

Karen Marshall, Co-Founder of Fleurs de Villes, said the event showcases “immersive fresh floral storytelling” and called it “the floral event of the year.”

Credit: Fleurs de Villes

Special Events:

Opening Reception (Sept. 26): Ticketed evening launch event at Muttart Conservatory.
After Hours (Sept. 28): 18+ experience with cocktails, canapés, live music, and nighttime pyramid viewing.
People’s Choice Vote: Visitors can select a favourite mannequin for a chance to win a prize package worth more than $4,600, including a Fairmont Hotel Macdonald stay.
Off-Site Installations: Floral works at the Fairmont Hotel Macdonald lobby and at the Canadian Country Expo during Canadian Finals Rodeo Week.
Café Bloom Menu: Special floral-inspired dishes offered throughout the show.

The exhibition is presented by the City of Edmonton with support from Fairmont Hotel Macdonald, Café Bloom, Canadian Finals Rodeo, and Florist’s Supply.

Fleurs de Villes ARTISTE

Credit: Fleurs de Villes

What: The stunning exhibition will transform the Muttart Conservatory pyramids into an immersive artistic experience, featuring a curated collection of one-of-a-kind fresh floral mannequins. Each mannequin is inspired by Edmonton’s leading arts and cultural institutions, including galleries, symphony, theatre and visual arts.

The full list of florists and curatorial partners includes:

Art Gallery of Alberta mannequin created by KWade Customs
Café Bloom installation created by Cory Christopher
Canadian Finals Rodeo mannequins created by Calyx Floral Design
Citadel Theatre mannequin created by Hypnotic Bloom
Edmonton Chamber Music Society mannequin created by Máire Floral Design
Edmonton Symphony Orchestra mannequin created by Flowers by Merle
Fairmont Hotel Macdonald mannequin at Fairmont Hotel Macdonald created by A Petal For Your Thoughts
Fairmont Hotel Macdonald mannequin at Muttart Conservatory created by Cory Christopher
I.A.M. Collective mannequin created by BLOOMDIGGITY Floral Studio
Muttart Conservatory architecture mannequin created by The Camel Studio
Muttart Conservatory sculpture mannequin created by HdK Floral
Nina Haggerty Center for the Arts mannequin created by Fleur-de-Lise
Orchid Species Preservation Foundation mannequin created by Keep Blooming Flower Boutique
Shumka mannequin created by Ma Cherie Floral Design
TELUS World of Science Edmonton mannequin created by Cerise Floral Studio
UofA Botanic Gardens mannequin created by Love & Fantasy Flowers
Winspear mannequin created by Flowers by Merle